I just got my daughter's kindergarten packet and I feel like crying....

I know how you feel. I have 4 children and I had to work full time with all of my children except for the youngest one. She is 4 years old and she goes to Pre-Kindergarten. It is an all day class just like her brothers and sister. She gets lunch and naptime in the classroom. She is so happy to go to school with her siblings and loves school. She is so happy with her backpack, etc. I know how you feel though, they grow so fast and the baby stage goes by so quickly. It is just like yesterday that she was sitting in her little exersaucer and now she is almost ready for Kindergarten. My oldest is way older than 4 years old. It is hard letting go. I get all emotional too! Try to hang in there... Have a great day and happy myLotting!!!

oh honey i know where you are coming from. My little girl is about to start kindergarden in a few months too. although she is in daycare the thought of her going to real school just makes me feel like my little girl is growing up and i am missing it some how. i know just what you mean i am not depressed about it, but does make me feel said because my last child, my only little girl is growing up

*HUGs!! mommyboo, You must be very proud and missAww,..this is how every mother have been through, you makes me wanna hug my mom. I will call her after this. Happy posting always, oxoxo'dian from Bali island.

You're normal. I thought I was going to die when my oldest first went to school. I survived and so will you. Just think one day you'll ask her "What did you learn in school today?" and her answer will be "Nothing." Trust me, she will learn and you'll get to see the results of it. That part of being a mom is a true blessing.

AWWWWWW {{{{{{{{{{ HUGGGGGZZZZZ }}}}}}}}}} My Mom cried when both me & my brother started kindergarten. She swore they were tears of joy at the time. She later admitted that she was sad because her babies were growing up. There is NOTHING you can do but HELP her grow!!! YES, you are having normal emotions. NO Mother wants to willingly give up her baby!!! Her life is NOT over....it's just beginning a new phase!!! Help her grow...show her unconditional love, allow her to have fun. Make learning an important part of her life, but NOT the most important part!!! Find time to enjoy her before she makes you a grandmother!!!

You feel like this because it is you baby! This is a milestone moment. Just wait until that first day of class and she looks up at you and doesn't want you to leave her there. I had one of my neices with me when she first started kindergarten and when I dropped her off one morning she said "I miss you when you leave." We both got over it eventually, lol. It was hardest on her little sister who was miserable all day until I discovered she liked to color.

Hi mommyboo, I guess that is normal for every parent and in the long run, you will just feel great about it. When you will see her happy and do enjoy with activities at school!

Hi. I just wish your attitude towards your child's life don't change ever. Let if be fun first for him/her always and believe me you will see him happy and blossoming in schools as well.

I felt the same way when my first child went to school for the first time. I knew that he would be in a place where I wouldn't know what was going on with him for about 4 hours (they only did half days) I knew that I wouldn't be there to protect him if something bad happened, and what if the teacher wouldn't let him go potty when he needed to? For some reason that was my big concern lol I think back on it now and it's pretty small but anyway I didn't let him see me cry or see me worrying about it I acted all cheery and smiled as much as I could and he did ok. And over time I got better at it and he was excited to be at school. He was making friends and growing up. Plus I had a few hours to myself and I learned to enjoy the peace and quiet very much.

I must say...while not all mom's feel that way, you are certainly Normal! Many mom's do feel that way. While it should be exciting and as someone pointed out she is entering a new chapter in her life...it is scary and sad because she is growing up. Don't worry about it. Just be excited when you talk with her about it so that she doesn't get scared and save your tears for private!

It's very normal. But focus on the positive. It will pass...

I cried when my kids started kindergarten. I was happy that they wanted to go, but to me, it was like a big sign being held in front of me saying, "HE?SHE IS GROWING UP!!" I think that once they started kindergarten, the years began to fly by quicker. I think that what you are feeling is perfectly normal.

Remember whatever it is that makes you feel better at this time, so you can tell it to me next year when mine goes!

How envy you that you have a pretty daughter!I wish have a daughter for a long time,but till now,i haven't pregnant! I can understand your feeling,though i'm not a mom.Baby is so lovely that we are not willing to leave them. However,we have to work,to make money and our children have to go to kindergarten or school,they must communicate with other same-age children. Take it easy,everything is ok,you will be happy when your daughter make progress in shool:)

I think every mother goes through this when Our first child goes off to school for the first time. I know that i did when my first child started kindergarten. It was hard to admit that my baby was growing up and could be depending on some one else for a few hours a day. He was no longer my little baby. He was growing up and I think we aren't always ready for that.

awww.. I was the same way with my son. I even had his babysitter at the time take the "first day of school" picture. I was crying and wasn't even there, then when I seen the picture cried some more. I think it is just a motherly thing that we are usually with them more and fear of being away from them, then of course they are getting older now also. My son's teacher makes it fun for them learn and it is amazing seeing him come home and show me what he has done. I am just afraid what 1st and 2nd grade brings. My son is not fond of change either but he has survived. This is normal for all of us mothers, sad, yet happy. You will pull through and she may even help you through it :))

Whoa! Starting school shouldn't be the beginning of all work and no play! Now is the time to help her learn to turn work into FUN! Kids are good at that. We could all take a lesson from them if we just watched them. I can't tell you not to be sad, because it wouldn't do any good. You're sad and that is your right. Take time to adjust to the new situation and try to figure out if you really feel like this is just the beginning of a long hard life for your daughter or if you're just sad that one era is ending and life will never be quite the same again! Is this normal? Yes! Many women go through a period of depression and something like "empty nest syndrome" when their youngest child starts school. Put on a happy face for your daughter because it's exciting for her, let yourself be sad when she can't see you, but don't wallow in your sadness. It will pass.

Oh I feel so bad for you. My son just turned two. And even though I am used to the idea of him being in daycare school is a whole lot upsetting to me. I know that means he is growing up. I will most likely be a nervous wreck before taking him his first year. Good luck.

I went thru that with each of my boys when they started kindergarten. I also did it when I put my daguhter in headstart here. She starts kindergarten this fall so I am sure I will be there blubbering again. Guess its just something we do. Time goes so quickly.....I is alot of school ahead and I like the time and freedom we have but unfortunately they have to go whether it be at home or at an outside school. Just make the most out of the afterschool hours and I let mine each pick a day to take off during each 9 weeks and we spend it doing whatever they want.

Because it is hard when are babies are growing up. These moments show how fast they are growing and it seems like we just don't have nearly enough time. I understand how this stepping stone can make you emotional. It is like wow! Already! I am not ready for this! Where did the time go? It's hard when we know they arer growing up and eventually they will leave us behind to live their own lives.